The soldiers stood guard
outside
A huge stone covered the entrance to the tomb.
Jesus had been crucified, a sword finally piercing His side.
The guards were afraid and the darkness began to loom.

Sleep fell upon them by divine appointment.
God had a plan and it would be carried out with precision.
Angels from Gods kingdom had been carefully sent.
Jesus had taken the sins of the world, it was His final decision.

Suddenly the stone was mysteriously rolled away.
Angels drew their swords as Jesus walked out with victory.
This would be the day of all days.
The Son of God was not dead but alive and free.

Women came to anoint with oil as they sometimes did.
The grave clothes were left as if taken off carefully.
The Roman soldiers had run away and hid.
Jesus had disappeared it was plain to see.

"Why are you looking for the dead, for He is alive the angel said?
Go and tell His friends He is not dead, He has risen!"
"Jesus the Son of God is not dead!"
The tomb is empty and Jesus has gone on a mission.

It wasn't long before Jesus appeared to many people around.
He wanted to be sure the gates holding His children had been unlocked.
The keys had been taken from Lucifer and the people were no longer bound.
Jesus the Savior would not ever be mocked.

He has risen and gone to the Father above.
He paid our sins debt and shed His blood so we might be free.
So listen my friend you have all His love ready and waiting for you.
All you have to do is to invite Him into your heart and you will see!

Jesus the Savior can meet all your needs.
Jesus the Savior is waiting to enter in.
Jesus the Savior still silently pleads.
Jesus the Savior has redeemed us from all sin.

All you have to do is call upon His name.
All you have to do is ask Him to come in.
Jesus the Christ is still the same.
Jesus the Christ has paid for all your sin.

Don't wait until tomorrow or till you grow old.
Today is the day of Salvation the Bible plainly tells.
Your soul is worth more to Jesus than silver or gold.
Don't wait until you hear the screamings coming from the pit called hell.

Written by Sybil Shearin
(c) 8-2002
Saved by The Son

AN Awesome God
He always was, He always is, and He always will be...

Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
JESUS IS AWESOME

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.

He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging,
and His mind is on me.

He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my guide,
and He is my peace!

He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord,
and He rules my life!

I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light,
and His goal for me is abundant life.

I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days,
the ruler of rulers,
the leader of leaders,
the overseer of the overcomers,
and the sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.

And if that seems impressive to you,
try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me,
and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody everywhere,
every time, and every way.

He is God, He is faithful.
I am His, and He is mine!

My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.

God is in control,
I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.